Edidiong Ekanem

Procurement and Logistics Specialist with experience managing 200+ vendor relationships, processing 1,000+ purchase orders, and overseeing inventory valued at over USD 200,000. Proven ability to support sourcing, RFQ/RFP administration, inventory control, procurement compliance, and supplier negotiations while contributing to cost savings exceeding USD 10,000. Skilled in SMART ERP, VIS Inventory System, vendor evaluation, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration within oil & gas and corporate operations.

Procurement & Logistics Specialist - Thekan Services Company Limited - Lagos

(2025-01)

• Managed procurement relationships with 200+ vendors across operational and supply categories.
• Supported procurement and logistics operations for projects executed on behalf of major oil & gas clients including Chevron Nigeria, Shell Nigeria, and Renaissance Africa Energy.
• Processed 1,000+ purchase orders (POs) while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Oversaw inventory valued at over USD 200,000, maintaining accurate stock records and operational availability.
• Contributed to sourcing and contract negotiations that generated procurement cost savings exceeding USD 10,000.
• Issued and managed 50+ RFQs monthly, RFPs, technical queries, and procurement documentation to improve procurement turnaround time and transaction efficiency.
• Supported procurement of engineering materials, industrial equipment, mechanical parts, PPE, telecommunications equipment, and office supplies for operational and project requirements.
• Coordinated procurement activities involving both local and international suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and documentation compliance.
• Collaborated with finance, operations, and logistics teams to support uninterrupted supply chain activities and procurement compliance.
• Managed procurement transactions and inventory records using SMART ERP and VIS Inventory System.

Personal Assistant - The Berry Place - Lagos

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

• Coordinated scheduling, meetings, and administrative activities for management.
• Supported project coordination using Asana, Trello, Slack, and Monday.com.
• Provided remote administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Chemistry Teacher & Form Mistress (NYSC) - Divine Daughters College, Kano - Kano

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Taught Chemistry to senior secondary students and supported laboratory coordination.
• Prepared instructional materials and supervised practical laboratory sessions.

Laboratory Intern - Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO) - Oshodi

(2019-07 - 2019-12)

• Assisted in proximate analysis of raw materials and finished products.
• Supported analytical testing and laboratory documentation processes.

B.Sc. - Biochemistry - Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) (2015-01 - 2021-12)